The user is starting dutasteride mesotherapy and seeks information on checking serum DHT levels in Germany. They previously tried finasteride but experienced unpleasant side effects.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.
The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.
A user shares their positive experience using the Rootique Dou applicator with 0.005% finasteride, noting it effectively delivers the product without greasiness and helps with hair regrowth without side effects. Another user reports regrowth using low-dose finasteride from ULO, while avoiding tretinoin due to skin irritation.
The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.
RU58841, combined with Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil, is helping users slow hair loss. Long-term users report positive results without significant side effects.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, with a satirical suggestion of using fence castration as a natural finasteride for male deer. Participants joke about the side effects and effectiveness of these treatments.
A user is seeking UK-based sources for propylene glycol and ethanol to dilute topical finasteride for hair loss treatment. They currently order from MinoxidilMax but want a faster shipping option.
A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.
OP is considering using Stemoxydine or the Ordinary Multi Peptide Hair Serum as a carrier for topical finasteride, avoiding minoxidil due to palpitations. They plan to crush finasteride pills into a 30 ml solution.
The user is using topical finasteride (1MG in 30ML stemoxydine) and experiencing a lack of morning erections after three months. They are questioning whether to discontinue the treatment or if the side effect will resolve if they continue.
The user is using Dutasteride (90.5mg) and Minoxidil (2.5mg) for hair loss since October 2025 and is seeking feedback on their progress. They provided comparison photos from October 2025 and January 2026.
A user is using RU58841 and pyrilutamide for hair loss and is seeing their hairline return, but the process is slow. They also mention using finasteride and dutasteride, with finasteride causing reduced libido but no noticeable side effects from RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.
The user is experiencing reduced climax sensation and decreased volume while on Finasteride for hair loss. They are considering whether lifestyle changes or time might improve these side effects.
OP has been using a premixed topical solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.025% tretinoin for 6 months with good results and is unsure if shaking the bottle is necessary. OP is also using Dutasteride and is curious about the impact of shaking on treatment effectiveness.
Breezula shows promising results for hair loss, with one trial showing a 539% improvement and another 168%, but lacks combination data with treatments like minoxidil or dutasteride. Its mechanism differs from finasteride, potentially offering fewer side effects by blocking receptors locally at the follicle.
Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.
Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
0.5mg dutasteride reduces scalp DHT more than 1mg finasteride, leading to better hair regrowth results. Users report significant improvement with dutasteride compared to finasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with some suggesting dosage adjustments and others debating the presence of hair loss.
OP reports minimal shedding and improved hair thickness after nearly 3 months on a combination of dutasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss realistic expectations, hair density improvement, and the cost of branded versus generic medications.
A user experienced rapid hair loss despite taking finasteride 1mg and undergoing PRP treatment. They also take a supplement with biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium but have not seen improvement.
The user experienced hair density loss after increasing finasteride dosage from 3x to 7x a week. It was suggested that this might be a temporary adjustment issue, and adding minoxidil could help.
A user reported using a topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and other ingredients, noting a significant drop in DHT levels and a smaller decrease in testosterone after three months. They also mentioned microneedling, feeling fine with unchanged or increased libido, and taking Cialis as a preventative measure for performance issues.
The conversation discusses the user's experience with depression after starting Dutasteride for hair loss, considering whether to lower the dose or try supplements like nootropics. Another user suggests that stopping Dutasteride might not resolve the depression and warns against attributing all issues to the medication.
A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.
Finasteride is unlikely to cause a drop in testosterone; it typically increases it by preventing conversion to DHT. The testosterone level drop is likely due to timing of injections or other factors, not finasteride.